Dr M: I backed Najib as PM out of gratitude to his father

By Neville Spykerman

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) said he lobbied for Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to become prime minister because of his gratitude to the latter's father Tun Abdul Razak.  

The former prime minister of 22 years however said that he now regrets supporting Najib who has been unable to explain numerous issues including the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) controversy.  

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Najib Razak , Mahathir , Tun Razak , Politics

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